Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

One of the benefits of this option is that you can rent while saving to buy the same apartment. Its a unique combination of renting and owning the property. And can a landlord break a rent-to-own contract? This guide will explain everything you need to know about rent-to-own properties. But its not always that simple.

Landlord

American Apartment Owners Association

JULY 3, 2025

WALA) – Baldwin County deputies have arrested a couple they said defrauded homeowners out of tens of thousands of dollars in rent by refusing to pay. Since 2021, deputies said the couple was able to live for free by not paying rent and dragging out the eviction process, falsifying documents and lying to property owners.

Rent

Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 29, 2025

Rent prices are always changing, and having utilities included might seem like an easy way to keep things simple. But are utilities included in rent? Main Takeaways To know if utilities are included in the rent, your answer is simple: look at your lease (and local laws). Read below to learn more.

Utilities

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 8, 2025

By Michael Coleman and Faris Babineaux Associates, Haynes Boone As of May 7, 2025, Washington state has a new rent control law under House Bill 1217. Washington is now the third state in the country with a statewide rent cap, joining California and Oregon. It only applies to increases on or after that date.

Rent

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 14, 2025

The national on-time rent payments rate continues to show signs of strain for independent landlords, according to the June 2025 Chandan Economics & RentRedi report. of units paid their full rent on time — a decline of 85 basis points (bps) from May. Information is collected and reported monthly by Chandan Economics.

Rent

Buildium

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

But when there is so much else to keep track ofmaintenance requests, rent collection, and the likeits easy to neglect your marketing and fall into some common marketing mistakes. Poor-quality photos, lack of detailed descriptions, and missing information can turn away interested parties. Ignoring SEO There are no two ways about it.

Property Management

American Apartment Owners Association

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Why Landlords Need to Use Property Management Software in 2025 Rental property management comes with a laundry list of responsibilities from collecting rent and screening tenants to monitoring expenses. Online Rent Collection & Payment Processing No more chasing down checks or dealing with late payments! Mul tiple payment options.

Property Management Software

Fourandhalf

JANUARY 22, 2025

Property management has been in this black hole of information and according to Ray, thats because we relied so much on having exceptional people run our business. Ray says whats most important in the information thats been gathered is that property managers can see their performance against geographical regions and areas.

Residential Property

Buildium

APRIL 23, 2025

Be Detailed: Include all the necessary information, such as the rent amount, due dates, security deposit, and any property-specific rules. Its all about finding responsible renters who will treat the property well and pay rent on time. Verify Income: Make sure tenants can cover the rent.

Lease

Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

Why Rental Leasing Software Is Becoming a Must-Have for Landlords Many landlords start their journey by handling lease agreements, rent payments, and tenant applications manually. Increases Efficiency Landlords often spend hours each week managing paperwork, tracking rent payments, or handling tenant communication.

Lease

Real Property Management California Coast

JUNE 6, 2025

Link and Enhance Images: Connect images for a seamless walkthrough experience, including clickable information points and features like floor plans or maps. The post Creating Virtual Walkthroughs That Rent Your Property Faster appeared first on Real Property Management California Coast. Contact us today or call 310-535-2150.

Rent

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Messages trigger automatically based on key events or dates, such as rent due reminders, maintenance appointment confirmations, package arrival alerts, or lease renewal notices. For example, residents who get rent reminders via text tend to pay on time. Automated rent payment systems simplify this process for managers and residents.

Property Management

Yardi Breeze

APRIL 3, 2025

This tool lets you add notes right to your calendar, and it organizes everything you write in one convenient report.This article will show you how to add, find and keep track of information. unit inspection, pest control, lease renewal, rent increase). The Activity Feed is ideal for information that changes over time.

Tenant

Real Property Management Evertrust

JULY 17, 2025

Renting a new home can be motivating, whether it’s your first rental home or just one of the many. Let’s check out what you need to learn about the cost of renting, utilities for renters, and more. Security Deposit Explained: Be Prepared Upfront When you rent a new home, it is important to pay a security deposit.

Utilities

Buildium

APRIL 23, 2025

Fortunately, AI can read and extract critical information from leases for you in seconds. For example, Buildium Marketplace partner Beekin gives you rent estimates on apartments, single-family homes, and condos based on 15+ million rental units. If youre not careful, these documents can turn into mounds of disorganized paperwork.

Property Management

Yardi Breeze

JANUARY 23, 2025

While hes no longer on the National Board of Directors, his experience in property management and expertise on all things NARPM make him a valuable source of information. Tim : One major change in recent years is how members want information delivered. Start us off right, Tim! That kind of camaraderie is rare in most industries.

Property Management

Buildium

JULY 16, 2025

It automates repetitive tasks, keeps information organized, and makes it easier to handle day-to-day responsibilities. Specialized Tools Some software tools focus on one specific task—like collecting rent, scheduling maintenance, or screening tenants. Online Rent Collection Tenants want convenient ways to pay rent.

Property Management Software

Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

Manual tracking of rent payments, maintenance requests, and tenant communications can be time-consuming and prone to errors. Small landlord property management software includes financial and accounting tracking capabilities , including rent collection, expense management, and reporting.

Property Management Software

Buildium

APRIL 23, 2025

From lease signings and renewals to tenant communications and rent payments, it tackles the most time-consuming aspects of property management. With built-in messaging features, leasing software lets you send automated reminders, rent due notices, and maintenance updates directly to tenants. Heres how: 1. The result?

Lease

Beach Front Property Management

MARCH 26, 2025

Financial Crises Unpaid rent, economic downturns, and property devaluation can impact profitability. Communication Strategy Establish clear channels to inform residents, vendors, and emergency responders. Training Staff and Educating Residents A well-informed team is key to effective crisis management.

Property Management

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

It refers to the growing field of digital tools, software, platforms, and innovations designed to improve the way we buy, sell, rent, and manage real estate. Tenant and Lease Management Proptech tools help property managers collect and organize tenant information, process rental applications, and store lease agreements digitally.

Property Management

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Automated notifications keep everyone informed without manual follow-up. Rent Collection and Financial Automation Collecting rent and managing accounting tasks can be extremely time-consuming. Auto-Charge and Auto-Pay Options Recurring rent charges are generated monthly.

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 11, 2025

These days, it’s easy to feel like it doesn’t really matter who owns the property you’re renting. Understanding property ownership is useful for lease clarity, maintenance issues, verifying legitimate owners, and it’s generally legal to research this public information. Our property management in Washington, D.C.,

Property

Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 28, 2025

To confirm personal information and identity Landlords need to make sure their property is in good handsand part of that is making sure potential renters are being truthful. But depending on where youre renting, some states require landlords to check certain things, like your rental history. What Can Cause a Tenant to Be Denied?

Apartment

American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 27, 2025

Multifamily refers to properties, such as apartment complexes, condominiums, townhouses, semi-detached units and duplexes, all of which offer multiple spaces for rent. Youll need to attract and retain quality tenants, establish rent collection processes, conduct regular maintenance and repairs and ensure compliance with local regulations.

Property

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 28, 2025

As a landlord, managing properties isn’t just about collecting rent and maintaining the structure; it’s also about fostering a sense of community. Neighbors are also valuable sources of information about the condition of your rental properties. Leave behind your contact information.

Landlord

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Data: Information from properties, tenants, and markets feeding smart decisions. Property managers can use software to automate rent collection, track late payments, and even generate detailed financial reports with minimal effort. This transformation demands property managers move from gut feeling to evidence-based decisions.

Property Management

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Collecting Rent and Managing Finances: Less Stress, More Consistency Before: Late Checks and Manual Spreadsheets Rent day used to mean waiting for mailed checks, making trips to the bank, and updating ledgers by hand. Scenario: Tenants get automatic reminders a few days before rent is due. Most pay through the app.

Property Management

Beach Front Property Management

MAY 8, 2025

Understanding these updates is important whether you are renting a home or managing a property. Rent Reporting to Help Build Credit (AB 2747) AB 2747 requires property owners to offer renters the option to report on-time rental payments to at least one nationwide consumer credit reporting agency.

Rental Unit

Buildium

JANUARY 30, 2025

This holistic view helps you make informed decisions and address issues promptly, without having to juggle multiple systems or spreadsheets. Streamlined Communication: With tenant and owner portals, you can share important information, updates, and reports with each owner and tenant easily, without getting your wires crossed.

Property Management Software

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

With the right app setup, you can: Check rent status Approve applications Assign work orders Communicate with owners Share documents Track key tasks No laptop or office required. Online Rent Collection See whos paid , who hasnt, and when payments were made. If you lose signal, can you still access key information?

Property Management

Buildium

JULY 16, 2025

These platforms help with rent collection, automate financial reports, track operating expenses, and stay ready for audits. They can reconcile rent payments, allocate costs by unit or property, and generate owner-specific reports. Rent tracking and account reconciliation are both top priorities. Training matters.

Apartment Management

Buildium

JUNE 17, 2025

Let’s say a contractor in your network informs you that a rental property nearby is about to be listed for sale. While this may be easier said than done, our survey results reveal three major strategies: raising rents and resident-paid fees, making value-add property updates, and using technology to improve efficiency.

Property Management

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Communication automation tools reduce the need for manual touchpoints while still keeping tenants, owners, and vendors informed. Accounting and Rent Collection Automation Tools Financial workflows are where accuracy matters most. Struggling to keep up with rent reminders? Start with rent automation. Missing renewal dates?

Property Management

Authority Property Management

MARCH 28, 2025

Why Small, Annual Increases Are Best for You and Your Tenants As a landlord or property owner in Redding, CA, when was the last time you raised the rent on your tenants? Many property owners hesitate to increase rent, either because it feels awkward to bring up or because they worry it might push good tenants out the door.

Rent

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

When everyone uses the same process, follows the same digital steps, and sees the same information, fewer things fall through the cracks. Instead of asking for updates, owners feel informed and confident. Start small: Lease renewals, rent tracking, or maintenance logs. Which ones feel disorganized, repetitive, or time-consuming?

Property Management

Buildium

JULY 16, 2025

Certification programs emphasize legal compliance and ethical standards to keep you informed. Financial Management: Create budgets, track expenses, collect rent, analyze reports, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as occupancy and net operating income.

Apartment Management